Curriculum
Five modules. Every recorded session.
12 sessions covering research planning, funding identification, competitive proposal development, and evaluation that produces actionable insight.
Developing a 5-Year Strategic Research Plan
Structure a five-year research plan, build the infrastructure to support it, and organize a line of inquiry that can carry external funding.
- 1Strategic Research PlanningVideo session
- 2Structured Research Systems for Increased Research ProductivityVideo session
- 3Steps to Developing a Research PlanVideo session
Identifying Proposal Resources
Search for funding that aligns with a research line of inquiry, across federal databases and specific sponsors.
- 1External Funding ResourcesVideo session
- 2Funding from Grants.govVideo session
- 3Funding from Specific SponsorsVideo session
Preparing for Competitive Proposal Development
Coordinate people, time and evidence into a proposal that speaks directly to what a funder is trying to accomplish.
- 1Introduction and Overview: Preparing for Competitive Proposal DevelopmentVideo session
- 2The Funding Process and CycleVideo session
- 3Identification and Qualifications of Funding ProspectsVideo session
- 4Methods for Identifying Potential FundersVideo session
Understanding the Difference Between Educational Research and Program Evaluation
Where research ends and evaluation begins, and why the distinction changes the questions you are able to answer.
- 1Understanding the Difference Between Educational Research and Program EvaluationVideo session
Building Functional External Evaluation Plans
Build an evaluation plan that works for the Principal Investigator or Program Director instead of sitting on a shelf.
- 1Building Functional External Evaluation PlansVideo session
Start with Module 1 at no cost
Create an account to watch the strategic research planning module, then request a plan when you want the full program.